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MS HB871

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bo Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipalities in Mississippi with populations exceeding 145,000 (per the 2020 census) are prohibited from charging parking fees on public streets adjacent to county courthouses or other county government buildings
  • The parking fee exemption applies to individuals required to appear at these buildings by summons, subpoena, notice, or other judicial mandate
  • The exemption also covers time reasonably necessary to utilize public services provided at county courthouses or government buildings
  • Amends Section 21-37-29 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which currently authorizes municipalities to install and regulate parking meters on municipal streets
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Regulation of parking charges in certain areas on public streets in certain municipalities; provide.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipalities1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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